Wednesday, May 11, 2011

A few weeks ago, I posted a photo of some canes I'd made based on Lindly Haunani's version of the Damascus Ladder. Recently, I've also been playing with the traditional Damascus Ladder. I just finished up a couple of pieces using the different canes, and thought I'd share them here.To me, the canes based on Lindly's version look a bit like pieces of stained glass. There is a special glow that seems to emanate from the clay.

The traditional form of the Damascas Ladder creates wonderful swirls and stripes. I love both looks. How about you. Do you have a favorite?

Monday, May 9, 2011

More beadweaving! Just a quick note to show you the project for June at Nature's Art. It may not look like it, but both bracelet bands are made from the same stitch. A small change in edging, and the use of different color beads really changes the look. This is one of the things I love about beadweaving. Everyone chooses different colors and contrasts, and the end results are always unique and individual. I'm a bit more partialy to the red and white piece, though the shimmer of the gold and green is really lovely....Your choice?

About Me

Art and creativity are an important part of my life. I love making things - and I love to teach. I feel so fortunate to have found mediums which allow me to do both! I enjoy working in beadweaving, PMC, polymer and porcelain, though recently polymer and beadweaving have "taken over" my time and attention.
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Upcoming Workshops & Classes

My upcoming classes are listed on the Workshops and Classes page.

Bead-weaving classes, taught at Nature's Art (The Dinosaur Place) in Montville are posted to the workshop page.

Check them out!! New classes have been listed for Meiklem's, and are now posted through April. Polymer classes through April at Thistlebeads have also just been listed. Polymer classes are offered at Meiklem's in Bozrah, CT, and at Thistlebeads in Niantic, CT. Come join us for some great claying fun! Questions? Contact me at: kyfoss@comcast.net.